Director, NFL Draft Production

The National Football League•New York, NY

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The NFL’s Live Event Production group is seeking an experienced event producer to lead the planning and delivery of the NFL Draft. As Director of NFL Draft Production, you will oversee all logistical and operational aspects of one of the League’s premier tentpole events. This role is responsible for ensuring exceptional experiences for prospects, clubs, media, fans, and stakeholders, while continuing to elevate the Draft as a global showcase. Working cross-functionally with NFL departments, you will align event execution with organizational objectives and manage a full roster of production partners to drive operational excellence and efficiency.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree preferred (e.g., MBA, Master’s in Event Management, or related field).
Minimum of 10 years of leadership experience in live event production, specifically in green field or festival style events.
Demonstrated track record of leading large, complex, high-profile events with operational excellence.
Proven experience managing multi-disciplinary teams, external vendors, and cross-functional stakeholders.
Strong strategic, financial (P&L), and negotiation skills, including experience with RFP/RFI processes to secure best-in-class production partners.
Extensive, proven track record of delivering highly successful green field, music festival or other large-scale live events
Proven leader with history of managing large, complex teams and multi-stakeholder projects
Strong P&L management experience with accountability for budget, revenue, and cost optimization
Exceptional negotiation skills, including RFP/RFI management, to secure best-in-class production partners and vendors
Culture carrier: consistently drives a positive and inclusive work environment, fostering staff development at all career stages
Strong organizational, strategic, and stakeholder management skills
The ability to balance operational excellence with creative, high-impact experiences
Willingness and ability to travel extensively, including domestic and international markets

Responsibilities

Direct end-to-end event planning, from master site design through load-out and post-event reconciliation.
Provide creative leadership to evolve and expand the Draft format, driving innovation that enhances the event’s global profile and fan engagement.
Evaluate and design greenfield sites, developing comprehensive layouts, access routes, and infrastructure requirements.
Cultivate and sustain strong partnerships with local organizing committees, host clubs, and community leaders in the host city.
Establish and enforce standard operating procedures for site access, crowd flow, and crowd management across the entire venue footprint.
Lead development and execution of the transportation plan in collaboration with vendors, encompassing NFL constituent logistics, public transit integration, parking management, and fan transportation operations.
Produce and maintain comprehensive production documentation, including CAD layouts, structural renderings, schedules, staffing plans, and related materials.
Administer multiple operational budgets, driving cost efficiencies through vendor tenders, RFP processes, and strategic resource allocation.
Collaborate cross-functionally across all NFL departments, integrating diverse objectives and resources to ensure seamless execution of the Draft.
Provide operational support for additional NFL tentpole events as assigned.